Castles in Scotland

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Kilchurn Castle    A square tower built about 1550, enlarged in late 1600's. Spectacular views of Loch Awe Loch Awe, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A85, 2 ½ m (3.8 km) W Dalmally, at NE end of Loch Awe; ferry service operates summer only, call 01838 200 440 for times Website: Kilchurn Castle Phone: 01786 431 323 Historic Scotland OS NN133 276 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Kildrummy Castle and Garden    Set below ruined castle in an ancient quarry, the gardens feature water gardens, alpine and shrub gardens, and a stone bridge which is a replica of the Brig o' Balgownie. Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, AB33 8RA Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A97 Website: Kildrummy Castle and Garden Email: information@kildrummy-castle-gardens.co.uk Phone: 01975 571 203 Fax: 01975 571 203 Historic Scotland Location map OS NJ456 166 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Linlithgow Palace    Magnificent ruin of a Royal Palace set in its own park. Residence of Stewart kings and queens from James I. James V and Mary Queen of Scots were born here. Great hall and chapel. Linlithgow, Lothian, Scotland, EH49 7AL Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A803 Website: Linlithgow Palace Phone: 01506 842 896 Historic Scotland Location map OS NT001772 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Lochleven Castle    Late 14th century tower. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here in 1567 and escaped. Kinross, Tayside, Central Scotland, Scotland, KY13 8U Attraction Type: Castle Location: off M90 at Kinross, on an island in Loch Leven, accessible by boat from Kinross Website: Lochleven Castle Phone: 01577 862 670 Historic Scotland Location map OS NO137 017 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Lochranza Castle    16th reconstruction of an earlier tower house. Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A841 at Lochranza on the northern tip of Isle of Arran Website: Lochranza Castle Historic Scotland OS NR931 506 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

MacLellan’s Castle    Castellated town house, complete except for its roof, built in 1570's. Kirkudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG6 4JD Attraction Type: Castle Location: in the centre of Kirkcudbright, on A711 Website: MacLellan’s Castle Phone: 01557 331 856 Historic Scotland Location map OS NX682 510 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Mey Castle and Gardens    Built by the Earls of Caithness in the mid 1500s, Mey is the former home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The Queen Mum bought Mey when it was due to be destroyed, and carefully restored it as a place where she could escape from the constant buzz and bustle of public life. Thurso, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW14 8XH Attraction Type: Castle Location: 15 miles east of Thurso on the A836. Website: Mey Castle and Gardens Phone: 01847 851473 Location map OS ND289 728 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Muness Castle    Late 16th century tower house is the northernmost castle in the British Isles. Fine architectural detail. Muness, Unst, Shetland, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: 4 m NE pier at Belmont off A968 Website: Muness Castle Phone: 01856 841 815 Historic Scotland OS HP629 012 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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